English Parts of Speech, Prepositions & Modifiers FMDC 2024 Reconduct
PMDC Verified Question 24 of 74
____ gold is a precious metal. Fill in the blank with appropriate article as required:
A
The
B
A
C
An
D
No article
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option D: No article
Concept: Zero Article with Material Nouns.

Solution: Uncountable material nouns used in a general, generic sense take no article.

Why other options are incorrect:
  • Option A: 'The gold' would wrongly specify a particular piece of gold.

  • Options B & C: Indefinite articles cannot precede uncountable nouns.

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